Desk Copy Policy
After a UH Press title has been adopted for course use and we receive your bookstore order for 10 or more copies, a complimentary desk copy is available. Requests must be submitted on departmental letterhead or on a standard AAP, NACS, or similar form and include the author, ISBN, book title, course name and number, course term, date classes start, estimated enrollment, and the name and phone number of the bookstore that has placed the order. The name of the instructor, address, and contact information should be clearly stated. If the instructor has received an examination copy, this copy shall serve as their desk copy. An instructor may request a replacement desk copy once every two years. To expedite approval, please enclose a copy of your department’s order to your campus bookstore. Please note that orders of used copies do not qualify toward approval of a desk copy. All desk copies are sent via USPS Media Mail.
Requests must be accompanied by an e-mail address.
Please send desk copy requests to: [email protected]
Examination Copy Policy
Instructors may request examination copies for potential course adoption. Please review the policy below before submitting your request. Providing complete and accurate information helps us process requests efficiently.
Eligibility & Limits
- Instructors may request up to three (3) University of Hawaiʻi Press titles per academic term for adoption consideration.
- Requests must include the course title and number, expected enrollment, and the semester or quarter in which the course will be offered.
- UH Press reserves the right to verify instructor status and adoption intent.
All examination copy requests must be submitted using this form.
Pricing & Shipping
Titles with a retail list price of $35.00 or less
- U.S. addresses: $10.00 shipping and handling per copy
- Addresses outside the United States: $20.00 shipping and handling per copy
Titles with a retail list price above $35.00
- Available at 20% off the retail price
- Free worldwide shipping
Shipping methods
- U.S. examination copies are typically shipped via USPS Media Mail.
- International shipments are sent using the most economical tracked shipping method available.
- Delivery times vary by destination and may be longer for international shipments.
All examination copies are nonreturnable.
Payment & Processing
An invoice number and payment link will be sent after your request is reviewed and processed. Payment may be made via Visa, MasterCard, or other approved payment methods. Orders are processed after payment is received.
Please allow seven (7) business days for processing prior to shipment.
Notes
This policy applies only to UH Press–published titles. Titles distributed by UH Press may be subject to different terms.